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Old Swan Band
1,202 listeners
In the early 1970s the pioneering folk band Oak disbanded, but the nucleus of that band went on to form the Old Swan Band, the name origina… read moreIn the early 1970s the pioneering folk band Oak disbanded, but the nucleus of that band went on to form the Old Swan Band, the name originating from music sessions held in the Old Swan pub in Cheltenham. They became key players in the so… read moreIn the early 1970s the pioneering folk band Oak disbanded, but the nucleus of that band went on to form the Old Swan Band, the name originating from music sessions held in the Old Swan pub in Cheltenham. They became key players in the so-called English Country Music Revival, championing tunes mai… read more -
John Kirkpatrick & Sue Harris
728 listeners
Husband and wife John Kirkpatrick (British accordion-player) and Sue Harris (British dulcimer-player) recorded a number of albums together … read moreHusband and wife John Kirkpatrick (British accordion-player) and Sue Harris (British dulcimer-player) recorded a number of albums together throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s: The Rose of Britain's Isle (1974) Among The Many At… read moreHusband and wife John Kirkpatrick (British accordion-player) and Sue Harris (British dulcimer-player) recorded a number of albums together throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s: The Rose of Britain's Isle (1974) Among The Many Attractions at the Show will be a Really High Class Band (1976… read more -
Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies
1,778 listeners
Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies is an English folk band led by Jez Lowe (born 1955) whose debut album, "Briefly on the Street" was released in 1990. Previously comprising Lowe and Andy May, David De La Haye, and Hinny Pawsey, fiddler Kate Bramley joined in November 2000, multi-instrumen… read more -
Swan Arcade
2,923 listeners
Swan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies,… read moreSwan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies, the band was a leading light of the British folk revival, drawing upon gospel, blues, and pop mus… read moreSwan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies, the band was a leading light of the British folk revival, drawing upon gospel, blues, and pop music traditions to create a unique bridge between past and pre… read more -
Lal Waterson & Oliver Knight
2,815 listeners
With family members in The Watersons, Lal created classic performances of folksongs - the rich textures of their voices, inspired harmonies… read moreWith family members in The Watersons, Lal created classic performances of folksongs - the rich textures of their voices, inspired harmonies and feeling for words and music bringing meaning and currency to what had previously been a stilt… read moreWith family members in The Watersons, Lal created classic performances of folksongs - the rich textures of their voices, inspired harmonies and feeling for words and music bringing meaning and currency to what had previously been a stilted, schoolroom genre. In 1972, Lal and Mike Waterson's … read more -
Alistair Anderson
1,358 listeners
Alistair "Ali" Anderson (born in Wallsend on 18 March 1948) is an English concertina and Northumbrian pipes player and composer.A… read moreAlistair "Ali" Anderson (born in Wallsend on 18 March 1948) is an English concertina and Northumbrian pipes player and composer.A founder-member of The High Level Ranters, Anderson has been an influential part of the English fo… read moreAlistair "Ali" Anderson (born in Wallsend on 18 March 1948) is an English concertina and Northumbrian pipes player and composer.A founder-member of The High Level Ranters, Anderson has been an influential part of the English folk scene for many years. An expert in his use of the English… read more -
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
4,253 listeners
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan is British-Australian married folk music duo of UK-born Nancy Kerr (singer and fiddler) and Australian-born Ja… read moreNancy Kerr & James Fagan is British-Australian married folk music duo of UK-born Nancy Kerr (singer and fiddler) and Australian-born James Fagan (bouzouki player and singer). Since the duo's beginnings in 1995, the duo has won t… read moreNancy Kerr & James Fagan is British-Australian married folk music duo of UK-born Nancy Kerr (singer and fiddler) and Australian-born James Fagan (bouzouki player and singer). Since the duo's beginnings in 1995, the duo has won the Horizon Award at the inaugural BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in… read more -
Bob Davenport
2,484 listeners
Bob Davenport (born Robert H. Davenport in Gateshead on 31 May 1932) is an English traditional folk singer who has been a leading and influ… read moreBob Davenport (born Robert H. Davenport in Gateshead on 31 May 1932) is an English traditional folk singer who has been a leading and influential voice in the British folk revival since the early 1960s. In the 1970s he recorded two album… read moreBob Davenport (born Robert H. Davenport in Gateshead on 31 May 1932) is an English traditional folk singer who has been a leading and influential voice in the British folk revival since the early 1960s. In the 1970s he recorded two albums with The Rakes as Bob Davenport & The Rakes. Davenpor… read more -
Mike Waterson
3,130 listeners
Michael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of… read moreMichael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of The Watersons, with his sisters Lal Waterson and Norma Waterson and his brother-in-law Martin Car… read moreMichael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of The Watersons, with his sisters Lal Waterson and Norma Waterson and his brother-in-law Martin Carthy. In the 1968-1972 interval between the two incarnations … read more -
Pete Morton
2,330 listeners
Folk singer Pete Morton is a songwriter and performer from Leicester, England. Morton is known for his acoustic guitar rewrites of traditi… read moreFolk singer Pete Morton is a songwriter and performer from Leicester, England. Morton is known for his acoustic guitar rewrites of traditional English and Scottish ballads, and his own original music. View wikiFolk singer Pete Morton is a songwriter and performer from Leicester, England. Morton is known for his acoustic guitar rewrites of traditional English and Scottish ballads, and his own original music. View wiki